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Military Commendation Medal

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Military Commendation Medal
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forExemplary performance of duties[1]
Country Philippines
Presented bythe Armed Forces of the Philippines
EligibilityMilitary personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
StatusCurrently Awarded
Service Ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher)Military Merit Medal
Next (lower)Armed Forces Conduct Medal

The Military Commendation Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is presented for exemplary execution of military duty.[1]

Description

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The medal is a three-pointed star, made of bronze colored metal, pointing upward. In the center of the three-pointed star is a small five-pointed star. Starting below the three-pointed star is a golden wreath, wrapping all the way to the top of the medal, passing under and visible between the arms of the star.

The medal is suspended from a green ribbon with three wide white central stripes.[1]

See also

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References

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Citations

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  1. ^ a b c "ODM of The Philippines: Military Commendation Medal". Medals.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-07-17.

Bibliography

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  • The AFP Adjutant General, AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1995, 1997, OTAG.